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Batman Day 2024 celebrates DC’s Dark Knight with global fan activations
Mumbai: On 21 September 2024, fans worldwide will unite to celebrate Batman Day 2024, honouring one of the most iconic superheroes in history. Batman’s story of grit, determination, and intelligence, first introduced in Detective Comics #27 in 1939, continues to captivate generations. Warner Bros. Discovery and DC have organised an exciting lineup of activities, content, and exclusive products to make this year’s Batman Day unforgettable.
Warner Bros. Discovery Networks
Cartoon Network will broadcast special Batman-themed episodes of “Teen Titans Go!” on Batman Day to inspire a new generation of young fans across India.
Batman Day Experiences
Warner Bros. Discovery will light up the Bat Signal in cities worldwide, including Mumbai at WeWork Enam Sambhav, BKC as part of the Batman Day tradition. Fans in Rio de Janeiro, Guangzhou, London, São Paulo, Tokyo, and Milan will also witness this striking tribute to DC’s Dark Knight. Fans in India can join the celebrations online, with Discovery India, Animal Planet India, Cartoon Network India, and TLC India leading the charge across social media platforms.
Batman Comic Books
At participating comic book stores, fans can grab exclusive Batman titles, including *Joker: The World, an 184-page anthology featuring creative teams from 13 countries. Additionally, DC will release a special Batman Day Deluxe Edition of Batman: The Long Halloween and debut Batman: The Last Halloween, a tribute to artist Tim Sale.
Batman Day Products
Fans at home can preorder the Batman 85 Anniversary Collection, a 4K UHD set of 10 animated films, available from September 10. Spin Master will also release new Batman action figures and a replica Batmobile Tumbler RC. Additionally, Crocs will launch a limited-edition Batman-themed collection on September 16, complete with exclusive Batmobile Classic Clogs and Jibbitz™ charms.
For more details on upcoming Batman Day 2024 activities, visit the official Batman hub at [dc.com/batman](https://www.dc.com/batman).
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
